test 3 music

which of the following best represents the typical sequence of movements in a classical era string quartet

4 movements: the first fast, the second slow, the third minuet, a fast finale.

theme and variations form

A form in which a theme is presented and then altered in some way—through harmony, melody, texture, dynamics, or some combination of these—in a succession of individual variations.

double-exposition concerto form

A structure based on sonata form but with two expositions, one for the orchestra alone and one for the soloist and orchestra together. It also includes, near the end of the recapitulation, a cadenza for the soloist.

minuet form

A ternary form (ABA) in which the opening section, known as the minuet proper (A), is followed by a contrasting trio (B), which is followed by a repeat of the minuet proper. The minuet is always in triple meter and its individual units—the minuet proper and the trio—are each in binary form.

sonata form parallels which of the following

A three-act drama, such as the Wizard of Oz

minor mode

A type of scale produced by playing the white keys on the piano between A and A, in which half steps occur between notes 2 and 3 and notes 5 and 6, but often with the seventh note raised so that a half step also occurs between notes 7 and 8. The sound of the minor mode is often described as "dark" or "sad," in contrast to the major mode.

major mode

A type of scale produced by singing "do-re-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do," or by playing the white keys of the piano between C and C, in which half steps occur between notes 3 and 4 and notes 7 and 8. The sound of the major mode is often described as "bright" or "happy," in contrast to the minor mode.

ternary form

A-B-A

binary form

AABB

if haydn had not used a theme and variations form for the second movement of his string quartet what other forms might have he used

ABA or sonata

rondo form

ABACA

in a chamber orchestra which instruments carry the melody the majority of the time

First violins

Why might a pianist today prefer a modern instrument to the fortepiano?

Modern concert halls are larger, and the fortepiano does not produce enough sound.

the situation of the characters in cosa sento is somewhat ironic because

The Count tries to seduce Susanna, but becomes jealous when he hears that Cherubino is paying attention to his wife.

comic opera

a genre that uses many of he same conventions as serious opera but with plots revolving around believable everyday characters rather than mystical figures

periodic phrase structure

a musical structure in which antecedent and consequent phrase units make up a larger whole

the declaratory style of singing with orchestral accompaniment in this excerpt is called

accompanied recitative

in the context of the marriage of figaro the trio cosa sento

advances the story and move characters from one emotional state to another

the classical era in music coincides in part with the ___

age of enlightenment

which of the following is true of periodic phrase structure

antecedent and consequent phrase units make up a larger whole

which of the following best describes the construction of themes in the first movement of mozart's symphony

antecedent consequent

When the music of a symphony is played softly for a long time,

audiences anticipate the music getting loud again.

in which of the following cities did mozart spend the least time

berlin

rounded binary form

binary form in which the opening idea returns in the tonic key about halfway through the second section

In adulthood, Mozart supported himself largely

by giving concerts and teaching lessons

there are four characters onstage during cosa sento from mozart's the marriage of figaro which one is hiding in the beginning of the trip

cherubino

mozart's the marriage of figaro is an opera buffa meaning which of the following

comic opera

in the 1780s mozart made a name for himself in vienna as both a

composer and pianist

a type of musical appropriation in which new words are set to an established melody is called a

contrafactum

william billings did not make much money from his music because during his life time there was no

copyright law

the characters heard in this excerpt from the marriage of figaro are singing

different themes to convey contrasting emotions

the fourth melody in mozart's piano concerto has a mostly

disjunct motion and downward contour

each character in this scene from the marriage of figaro can be distinguished because

each of the three characters has a distinct melody

Over the course of "Cosa sento", Basilio's emotional state moves from:

embarrassed to triumphant

da capo

from the beginning

in a periodic phrase structure an antecedent phrase will typically end with a ___

half cadence

a common criticism of mozart's music was that

he included too many melodies for the audience to follow

when haydn came to london

he was already a celebrity

how did billings embody the ideals of the american revolution

he was independent and self reliant having taught himself music while working

how did haydn feel his employment with prince nicholas esterhazy affected his compositions

his relative isolation and the princes consistent approval allowed him to experiment and create an original style.

Cadenza

in a concerto, an elaborate improvisation by the soloist on themes heard earlier in the movement, with no accompaniment from the orchestra. It occurs near the end of the recapitulation

Mozart composed

in many different styles and genres thanks to his genius and education

one of the ways haydn creates variety and interest in the sound of the third movement is by

including dynamic surprises

why does mozart use accompanied recitative in the middle of this scene

it allows him to present a large quantity of text in a short time

how does mozart alter theme 2 in the recapitulation in the first movement

it does not modulate

in haydns time why was the string quartet typically performed in private homes

it was not a loud and showy genre but rather an intimate and thoughtful one

coda

italian for tail. a section at the end of a musical work.

writers of the enlightenment recognized the structural parallels between instrumental music and ___

language

Concerts in Haydn's time were much

longer, so people were able to talk

mozart associates the different emotional states of the three singing characters in cosa sento with contrasting

melodies

how does music of the classical era differ from the music of the baroque

melodies are less ornate and more periodic

moving from one key to another is called

modulation

mozart's vienna concerts in the 1780s made an impressive net profit in part because

mozart wrote the music performed it and sold the tickets

which of the following best describes billings attitude toward composition

nature taught me everything i need to know

rounded binary form

opening idea returns in the tonic key about halfway through the second section

during the second exposition of a double exposition concerto form which timbre is likely to dominate

orchestra supporting the soloist

a ____ phrase structure includes antecedent and consequent unite that together make a whole

periodic

in sonata form all themes appear in the tonic key in the ___

recapitulation

accompanied recitative

recitative accompanied by the orchestra, as opposed to by basso continuo alone

In "Chester," the melodic contour of each phrase ___________________

reinforces its antecedent or consequent function

mozart's marriage of figaro

represents a mood of discontent with the established order

sonata form resembles rounded binary form in its

return of the opening theme mid way through the second section.

composers of the classical era liked to use which form for the finales because they are jaunty and bright with catchy melodies

rondo

The way Mozart used a recurring musical theme interspersed with contrasting melodic ideas in "Cosa sento" resembles

rondo form

Nannerl Mozart didn't achieve the same renown as her brother because

she chose not to pursue a career in performing

in a concerto what two forces at times collaborate and at times compete

soloist and orchestra

The voice types of Susanna, Basilio, and the Count are:

soprano, tenor, bass

which voice part carries the melody throughout chester

tenor

the diversity of these excerpts demonstrates that the musical form of an opera scene is most often a reflection of its

text

libretto

text of an opera

how did concert audiences in haydns time differ from contemporary classical music audiences

the burst into applause in the middle of the music

which of the following parts of double exposition concerto from sets it apart from sonata form

the cadenza

Why are opera characters able to sing simultaneously?

the differences in their vocal ranges make it easier to understand the words they sing

which of the following became the best known new text to use haydns melody for emperor franz

the german national anthem

how does harmony change between the second and third verses

the second verse is in two part harmony and the third is in three part harmony.

development

the section within a sonata form movement that thematically and harmonically manipulates the movements themes most intensively.

Exposition

the section within sonata form movement that introduces all of the movements themes

during the classical era there were rapid advances in technology including

the steam engine, the cotton gin, and manufacturing

chester is structured like a hymn but focuses mainly on

the struggle for american independence

some in london considered haydns symphonies the model of an ideal society because __

the symphonies demonstrated that differing groups-winds, strings, percussion-could come together in harmony

why did haydn choose not to vary the melody in the second movement of his string quartet in c major

the theme was closely associated with emperor franz and the ideal emperor is steadfast and unchanging

recapitulation

the third and final section within a sonata-form movement, in which all the themes presented in the exposition return, all in the tonic key

the third phrase of the main melody of chester does not provide closure because

the tonic note on which it ends is in a high register

in the first movement of mozart's piano concerto which of the following imbued with distinct moods from calm to lyrical to energetic

themes

how does double exposition concerto form differ from standard sonata form

there are two different expositions

the voices in chester sing

together in rhythm with largely syllabic text setting

haydns minuet is typical because it is in which meter.

triple

joseph haydns string quartet in c major op 76 no. 3 is written for a string quartet which is comprised of ____

two violins a viola and a cello